Toyota 4Runner · 1984–Present
The Long Haul.
Five generations of body-on-frame SUV, the only mid-size Toyota SUV with a solid rear axle, and one of the few vehicles you can still buy new in 2026 with a V6 and a transfer case. The 4Runner is what "reliable" looks like on a 200,000-mile odometer.
1984–Present
IFS front, solid rear
4.0L V6 most common
Body-on-frame
01 / Tools
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Build List
Stack lift, tires, armor, and recovery. Save, share, and price-check your build.
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Database
The reference library. Every DIY procedure for this platform, filtered to your trim, year, and engine.
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Maintenance
Mileage-driven service schedule for your trim. Oil, diffs, transfer case, and more.
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Steering Diagnostic
IFS-front diagnostic for steering wander, vibration, and pull. Different physics, different fix.
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02 / Learn
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When to re-gear your axles
The math behind the change — and the feeling that tells you it's time.
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Torque, seized bolts, brake bleed — the foundations every DIYer needs.
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